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Thanks for the links petch 751. The at home method is something I've considered but I'm also looking into having this done by a specialist. There is a topical cream that is used on your face that has a numbing effect. Then the actual needling. This is done to refresh and renew your skin. It should also boost collagen.
I've tried it at home with .25 needles, to see how much discomfort there is. It's not really painful. I'm considering ordering a roller with longer needles, since the .25 is too short to help with wrinkles.
I've tried it at home with .25 needles, to see how much discomfort there is. It's not really painful. I'm considering ordering a roller with longer needles, since the .25 is too short to help with wrinkles.
Anything .5 and below doesn't hurt. If you are going to a higher than I'd get an derma pen (Dr Pen). The dermapen you need to purchase separate disposable needles but it's better for cleanliness. https://www.overstock.com/Health-Bea...0/product.html
Look at the difference between treatments below. Maybe a roller for every other day / once a week and a pen once a month. Vitamin C with Ferric acid and Vit E before or after (different schools of thought) and hyaluronic acid and retinol. Someone brought up a good point about this treatment. It is used to injure the skin which in turn activates your skins natural protection (produce collagen to heal the wound) hence it's also called collagen induction therapy. It's not only the actual treatment but post treatment so serums you use afterward are important.
I've been doing a lot of research on skin care and there is alot of information and the hype is out there so the best thing is to educate and test. Although there isn't magic in a bottle I found that a good skin care routine with actives made a big difference. As we age we lose collagen and micro-needling (also called collagen induction) is supposed to trigger increased production. Our skin cells don't shed as they once did so AHA and BHA helps keep the skin unclogged. The other focus to increase moisture.
With your research, what would you suggest regarding Vitamin C & Vitamin E. Do you suggest using both or one or the other? Just curious what steps you would take. I'm gathering that you would use the Dr Pen vs. the roller? Then would you use both the retinol & hyaluronic acid. I agree that it seems there is a lot of hype out there about this.
When I first posted this I was considering going to a dermatologists to have this done, but now I'm thinking about purchasing "the pen"! Thanks
With your research, what would you suggest regarding Vitamin C & Vitamin E. Do you suggest using both or one or the other? Just curious what steps you would take. I'm gathering that you would use the Dr Pen vs. the roller? Then would you use both the retinol & hyaluronic acid. I agree that it seems there is a lot of hype out there about this.
When I first posted this I was considering going to a dermatologists to have this done, but now I'm thinking about purchasing "the pen"! Thanks
In many reviews they say that Vitamin C with ferulic acid, and vitamin E in one serum is best. I've read many reviews on vitamin C and DRUNK ELEPHANT C-Firma Day Serum is highly rated by unbiased scientific skin care bloggers. https://www.sephora.com/product/c-fi...-serum-P400259
Everyone reacts different to different treatments so I research then maybe start with the least. Derma rollers are inexpensive so maybe start there then move up to the Dr Pen or go to an anesthetist (not sure if dermatoligist do this).
And to confuse you more there is non-ablative Fractional Laser which to my understanding reaches the deeper layers of skin. The non-ablative laser uses a wavelength that does not cause the water in the tissue to evaporate (ablate) but rather the laser energy heats the tissue in a controlled manner. The rise in temperature stimulates neo-collagenesis, a process in which new collagen is produced by the body. Collagen is a fibrous protein that is responsible for giving the skin its elasticity and suppleness. By producing new collagen the skin regains is more youthful appearance.
With your research, what would you suggest regarding Vitamin C & Vitamin E. Do you suggest using both or one or the other? Just curious what steps you would take. I'm gathering that you would use the Dr Pen vs. the roller? Then would you use both the retinol & hyaluronic acid. I agree that it seems there is a lot of hype out there about this.
When I first posted this I was considering going to a dermatologists to have this done, but now I'm thinking about purchasing "the pen"! Thanks
This can be confusing, I'm still learning. I found it's a process but I've been doing the Korean skin care routine which helped dramatically. My skin is more healthy. We took years to damage our skin (I was a sun loving boater, when the sun was out, I was water skiing all day, getting that "great tan" and having fun - good times). But now undoing the damage + nature taking it's course will take awhile. As we are treating, nature continues to take it's course so it's ongoing.
"I can attest that our extensive routine is definitely worth trying out. After testing many different techniques and products over the years, I have found that this process has provided me with the most hydrated, healthy skin I could ever have hoped to achieve" Korean skincare routine: Every step explained
Microneedling won't work miracles, your skin has to be healthy too. Korean skin care focuses on clean skin and hydration.
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there is non-ablative Fractional Laser which to my understanding reaches the deeper layers of skin. The non-ablative laser uses a wavelength that does not cause the water in the tissue to evaporate (ablate) but rather the laser energy heats the tissue in a controlled manner. The rise in temperature stimulates neo-collagenesis, a process in which new collagen is produced by the body. Collagen is a fibrous protein that is responsible for giving the skin its elasticity and suppleness. By producing new collagen the skin regains is more youthful appearance.
